Inov-8 Trailfly V2 Trail Running Shoe vs Merrell Moab Speed 2
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
2026 versatile trail shoe equally suitable for trail running and hiking; 10.25 oz with buffed trail capability
Full details →Versatile low-cut hiking shoe with FloatPro midsole and Vibram TC5+ outsole; 13% lighter than Moab 3, ideal for day hikes and light packs (per shoe).
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Inov-8 Trailfly V2 Trail Running Shoe vs Merrell Moab Speed 2: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Inov-8 Trailfly V2 Trail Running Shoe wins — at 291 g it is 38 g (12%) lighter than the Merrell Moab Speed 2 (329 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest footwear page, or browse the full gear weight database.